Commercial Pesticide Applicator 38 Questions And Answers
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Alkaloids
Chemicals present in some plants. Some are used in pesticides.
Antagonism
The loss of activity of a chemical when exposed to another chemical.
Aseptic
Free of disease causing organisms.
Bipyridyliums
A pesticide made from plants. Also called plant derived pesticides.
Carrier
The inert liquid or solid material added to active ingredient to prepare a peaticide formulation.
Casual organism
The organism the produces a certain disease.
Chlorosis
The yellowing of a plants green tissue.
Cholinesterase
A chemical catalyst found in animals the help regulate the activity of nerve impulses.
Crucifers
Plants belonging to the mustard family. Turnip
Cucurbits
Plants belonging to the gourd family. Pumpkin